Well, now isn’t that a good question – and often asked in the colder weather when people start switching the heating on and the hedgehogs come out! Gerbils may well start to be less active; not seen as much above the surface of their burrows; and, maybe even stashing huge quantities of food underground – … Read more
Yes – gerbils can get fleas. So to speak. The reason is because of three very simple things: Fleas often take up residence in human homes, sheds and garages Fleas love warm places where animals are exhaling Fleas will crawl onto any warm creature looking for a meal Therefore, there is always the chances that … Read more
This article is about the substrates used as the main filling for a particular gerbil habitat. Your gerbils may have several habitats on the go at any one time (one for digging, one for playing, etc). If you want to read about nest materials (the bedding types used in small amounts to build a nest … Read more
The best bedding for a gerbil is always – a compromise. It depends on a lot of factors relating to the gerbil itself as an individual; the owner themselves as an individual; the habitat type, the tank or cage type; the budget constraints; location of the gerbil and their owner; and the patience of the … Read more
Please use the following ingredients to create the perfect home for your gerbils. Take everything from Section A, pick a few from Section B and add any from Section C. Section A – The Essentials: Without everything in this section you will just be holding a gerbil in your hand (or just hoping it won’t … Read more